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250 years ago · 1776
“It is infinitely better to have a few good men than many indifferent ones.”
— George Washington
208 years ago · 1818
“so much of the several acts imposing duties on the tonnage of ships and vessels and on goods, wares, and merchandise imported into the United States as imposed a discriminating…”
— James Monroe
124 years ago · 1902
“From and after July 1, 1902, each enlisted man that has been rated Seaman Gunner prior to April 1, 1902, or that holds certificate of graduation from the Petty Officers' Schools,…”
— Teddy Roosevelt